Created with Catholic schools and families in mind

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“Train up a child the way he should go and when he is old he shall not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

What people are saying

“On a Mission to Love builds on Debbie Staresinic’s previous Theology of the Body work by offering Rosary reflections tailored specifically to children. This is a beautiful resource for enhancing devotion and spiritual closeness to our Blessed Mother in Catholic families and Catholic schools alike. I pray that it is well-received by the faithful everywhere.”

Most Reverend Dennis M. SchnurrArchbishop of Cincinnati

“Devotion to the Blessed Mother is at the heart of our Catholic faith and the Rosary is the beautiful gift that allows us to remain close to her as we seek her intercession, protection, and love. I recommend this book as a resource for those seeking to learn how to pray the rosary as well as for others who may have fallen out of this important practice in our lives of faith. It is my confident hope that it will enliven the prayer of all who seek its aid in drawing closer to our Blessed Mother, whose abundant love is the source of countless graces in our lives.”

Most Reverend Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop of Baltimore

“On a Mission to Love helps families with the crucial task of praying together, particularly by teaching children how to understand and pray the mysteries of the Rosary. I am happy to endorse it and I hope it enriches the life of many families.”

Most Reverend Samuel J. AquilaArchbishop of Denver

“These Rosary meditations provide every Catholic family with a pathway to pray the Holy Rosary together and so draw closer to Jesus Christ through our Blessed Mother Mary. The meditations also will help children of all ages to come to appreciate the great gift of the Holy Rosary.”

Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D.Archbishop of Louisville

“The rosary meditations in On a Mission to Love will help many, especially children, to apply the mysteries of the rosary to daily life. I am happy to offer my endorsement for this beautiful book in hope that it will serve as fruitful aid to prayer for individuals, families, as well as Catholic parish and school communities.

Our Blessed Mother is a sure and certain companion, drawing us closer to Jesus, and showing us the way to heaven. Thank you for this beautiful book.”

Most Reverend James V. Johnston, Jr.Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph

“Our Lady seems to have a preference for children, as her apparitions at Fatima make clear to the three children of that land, and in fact to all of us. When she comes, she pleads with us to repent, to do penance and to pray the Rosary. This beautiful collection of meditations can help young people get into a wonderful habit right from the beginning of their walk with Jesus.”

Reverend Fr. John RiccardoChrist is the Answer, Ave Maria RadioPastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth Michigan

“Even before our first child was born a wise priest convicted us to incorporate formal prayer time into our daily family life. Twenty years later, Melanie and I are so grateful we have had the family Rosary as a daily norm all these years. On a Mission to Love: Rosary Meditations for Children and Families is our family’s new favorite Rosary reader! Debbie has deftly integrated three of Pope St. John Paul II’s loves – the family, the Rosary, and Theology of the Body – into an easy to use meditation guide that will introduce or elevate family prayer in your home. As a full-time TOB and family evangelist, I am deeply impressed by the accessible, age-appropriate TOB principles naturally incorporated within the meditations. This will not only help us say the Rosary, but to truly pray the mysteries together as a family. What a gift!”

“On a Mission to Love is an incredible gift for families who are trying to teach their children the beauty of the rosary. The simple meditations and lovely illustrations for each decade help to painlessly take the distracted child (or parent) to a real place of mediation on the rosary’s contents. It offers a beautiful path to come to know Christ, his mother, and our relationship to them, in grace filled and engaging terms.”

Dr. Carrie GressAuthor of The Marian Optionand Marian Consecration for Children

Meet the Author

Welcome and thank you for visiting our site

I am a wife, mother, and grandmother, with a love for our Blessed Mother and a passion for sharing the Church’s beautiful teaching concerning the meaning and value of the human person. I pray that this book will bring blessings to children around the world and to those who care for them. I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to share your experiences with the book at tobrosary@ruahwoods.com.

Totus Tuus,

Debbie Staresinic

You may also enjoy praying with Theology of the Body Rosary Meditations:Contemplating Christ’s Love for His Bride the Churchby Debbie Staresinicwww.tobrosary.com

MISSION

To help individuals, children and families form a daily habit of praying the Rosary.

VISION

A world transformed to a culture of life and love where the dignity and sacredness of every person is upheld in every time and place.

Under the mantel of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Star of the New Evangelization, is the patroness of Mission to Love. Uniting Our Lady of Fatima’s request to pray the Rosary every day with Our Lady of Guadalupe’s message of hope, we pray for conversion throughout the world.

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Would you like to join a community of people dedicated to praying for this project and seeking to spread the word about it? If so, please fill out the form below and be sure to include your prayer intentions. We will be praying for you. Every time you remember the intentions of this community you will be praying for all of them!